From The Norwalk Hour: Winter warmers from the bar
Our recent raw, wet weather has me thinking about hot drinks – something that fills the air with aromatic spices, has a bracing note of …
From The Norwalk Hour: Sharp knives equal a better cooking life
Danny Casbarro picked up a jeweler’s loupe and examined the edge of the knife I had brought to him for sharpening. “Not too bad,” he …
From The Norwalk Hour: Some favorites from a year of eating well
It’s been a good year for my taste buds: delicious meals at restaurants both new and old; the rapidly expanding supply of craft beer, small …
From The Norwalk Hour: Homemade tamales, a family Christmas tradition
The Arias family gathered in Nellie and Rafael’s crowded kitchen for the annual making of their Christmas tamales. Every December the family comes together to …
From The Norwalk Hour: Holiday shopping made easy
How are you doing on your Christmas shopping? For the cooks, bakers, and eaters on your list, shopping should be a snap. For anyone who …
From The Norwalk Hour: A wine country lunch to sooth the shopper
I’ve never been much of a shopper. I don’t relish braving the crowds, tracking down bargains, and vying for the most in-demand items. I tend …
Window art at the Dry Dock
Last night we dropped in at the Dry Dock on Main Ave. in Norwalk for some delicious tacos. The beer was cold, the service warm, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Food source secrets for December entertaining
The holiday party season is here, and aren’t we glad! Connecting with friends and neighbors at an open house – complete with decorations, a buffet, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Head to a restaurant with a good whiskey bar
Cruising the liquor store whiskey aisles this Christmas season will take a lot longer than it did just a few years ago. Bottle after bottle, …
From The Norwalk Hour: Thanks for not messing with my Thanksgiving
A few years back, I wrote in this column imploring food writers and editors to be less creative with Thanksgiving food. At the time, the …